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The World of QA, TooAn episode on QA that should publish now.Today, Stuart and Chris Linnane discuss Chris' podcast The Parlor Room, and what it's like to talk to experts. Chris lives his life surrounding himself with smart people on purpose. For some people, that can lead to imposter syndrome. Chris uses it to motivate him to do better. He also talks about his background in music, what makes The Parlor Room stand out from other podcasts, and the value of video in podcasting. Chris Linnane is the creative director of Harvard Business School Online (HBS Online). In The Parlor Room, Chris sits down with HBS faculty to dis...2025-04-0136 min

The Parlor RoomSeason 2 Finale: Top 8 Q&As with Harvard Business School FacultyIn The Parlor Room's season two finale, host Chris Linnane shares his favorite questions and answers from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty, including Christina Wallace, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Amy Edmondson, Sunil Gupta, V.G. Narayanan, Nancy Koehn, and Anthony Mayo.Tune in for their insights into marketing, the future of work, psychological safety, and more. Catch up on Season 2 of The Parlor Room: Amy Edmondson on Building High-Performing Teams: https://hbs.me/ade6yb9d Sunil Gupta on Data-Driven Digital Marketing Strategies: https://hbs.me/3j3jcpmw A...2025-02-2421 min

The Parlor RoomSeason 2 Bonus Content (Part 2): Unreleased Insights on Leadership & StrategyIn this second special episode of season two bonus content, host Chris Linnane shares exclusive, never-before-heard clips from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty members.Tune in to hear Amy Edmondson, Anthony Mayo, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Nancy Koehn discuss leadership, strategy, and resilience. Amy Edmondson on Building High-Performing Teams: https://hbs.me/ade6yb9d Anthony Mayo on What Makes an Effective Leader: https://hbs.me/3ttp4c56 Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy: https://hbs.me/yc3f5jb3 Nancy Koehn on How Crisis Brings Out Ex...2025-02-1023 min

The Parlor RoomSeason 2 Bonus Content (Part 1): AI & Navigating the Future of the WorkplaceIn this special episode featuring season two bonus content, host Chris Linnane shares exclusive, unaired clips from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty members on the topic of AI and navigating the future of the workplace. Tune in to hear from Sunil Gupta on marketing strategies, Anthony Mayo on effective leadership, Christina Wallace on entrepreneurial mindset, Felix Oberholzer-Gee on business strategy, and V.G. Narayanan on accounting. Catch up on Season 2 of The Parlor Room: Sunil Gupta on Data-Driven Digital Marketing Strategies: https://hbs.me...2025-01-2717 min

The Parlor RoomV.G. Narayanan on How Accounting Connects the Business WorldIn this episode of The Parlor Room podcast, host Chris Linnane sits down with Harvard Business School Professor V.G. Narayanan, senior associate dean for HBS Online and Executive Education, an expert in financial accounting, to explore the essential role of financial statements in the business world. They discuss how understanding business dynamics makes you a better accountant, the critical importance of financial statements as a form of communication, and how accounting serves as a universal language connecting businesses of all sizes. GUESTV.G. Narayanan, Thomas D. Casserly, Jr. Professor of B...2025-01-1331 min

The Parlor RoomNancy Koehn on How Crisis Brings Out Extraordinary LeadershipIn this episode of The Parlor Room podcast, host Chris Linnane sits down with Harvard Business School Professor Nancy Koehn, an expert in crisis leadership, to discuss how crisis brings out extraordinary leadership, highlighting key characteristics like self-awareness, emotional intelligence, ambition, and courage. They explore how empathy inspires and motivates, emphasizing that great leadership comes in all shapes and sizes.GUESTNancy Koehn, Baker Foundation Professor, James E. Robison Professor of Business Administration RESOURCESHBS Online’s interactive lesson wit...2024-12-1637 min

The Parlor RoomAmy Edmondson on Building High-Performing TeamsAs mentioned in Poets&Quants, The Parlor Room's second season kicks off with Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson. In this episode, she sits down with host Chris Linnane to delve into the concept of "teaming" and how organizations can foster it successfully through clear communication, psychological safety, and intelligent failure.GUESTAmy Edmondson, CLIMB Faculty Chair, Novartis Professor of Leadership and ManagementRESOURCESCredential of Leadership, Impact, and Management in Business (CLIMB) program, HBS Online's most comprehensive offering featuring Edmondson's Dynamic Teaming course (https...2024-10-0733 min

The Parlor RoomBonus Episode: Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute's Jen Stave on Harnessing AI for a Better TomorrowIn this special bonus episode of The Parlor Room—recorded live at HBS Online's Connext 2024 conference—host Chris Linnane sits down with Jen Stave, launch director of Harvard’s Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute. They discuss artificial intelligence's transformative impact across industries, the need for global regulation, and the importance of making AI technologies accessible and affordable. This episode is a must-listen if you want to understand AI's profound implications on society and businesses.GUESTJen Stave, Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute Launch DirectorRESOURCESHarvar...2024-07-2650 min

The Parlor RoomSeason 1 Finale: Top 8 Q&As with Harvard Business School FacultyIn The Parlor Room's season one finale, host Chris Linnane shares his favorite questions and answers from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty, including Mihir Desai, Mike Wheeler, Jill Avery, Nien-hê Hsieh, Jeff Bussgang, Joshua Margolis, Forest Reinhardt, and Linda Hill.Tune in for their insights into finance, conflict management, branding, ethics, sustainability, and leadership.Catch up on Season 1 of The Parlor Room:Mihir Desai on Apple's Powerful Financial Model: https://hbs.me/yd84j56nMike Wheeler on the Jazz of Negotiation: https://hbs.me/2p8z...2024-03-1125 min

The Parlor RoomSeason 1 Bonus Content (Part 2): Linda Hill, Mihir Desai, Forest Reinhardt, and Joshua MargolisIn our second special episode featuring season one bonus content, host Chris Linnane shares exclusive, unaired clips from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty members. Tune in for insights from Linda Hill on leadership's imperatives and developing contextual intelligence, Mihir Desai on making finance more accessible, Forest Reinhardt on learning through the case method, and Joshua Margolis on using real-world examples to teach business concepts.Catch up on Season 1 of The Parlor Room:Season 1 Bonus Content (Mike Wheeler, Jill Avery, Jeff Bussgang, and Nien-hê Hsieh): https://hbs.me/yz22t...2024-02-2620 min

The Parlor RoomSeason 1 Bonus Content (Part 1): Mike Wheeler, Jill Avery, Jeff Bussgang, and Nien-hê HsiehIn the first of two special episodes featuring season one bonus content, host Chris Linnane shares exclusive, unaired clips from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty members. Tune in to hear from Mike Wheeler on negotiation, Jill Avery on branding, Jeff Bussgang on entrepreneurship, and Nien-hê Hsieh on ethics and artificial intelligence.Catch up on Season 1 of The Parlor Room:Mike Wheeler on the Jazz of Negotiation: https://hbs.me/2p8zna3mJill Avery on Building a Winning Brand Portfolio: https://hbs.me/yckzfsurJ...2024-02-1219 min

The Parlor RoomLinda Hill on Leading Change and the Paradoxes of ManagementGreat leadership requires being both a value creator and a game changer. In this episode of The Parlor Room, host Chris Linnane sits down with HBS Professor Linda Hill to explore what that means through the lens of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine development. They also discuss the paradoxes of management and the three roles leaders must play to innovate and meet customers' needs in the digital age.GUESTLinda Hill, Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business AdministrationRESOURCESCredential of Leadership, Impact, and Management in Business...2024-01-2225 min

The Parlor RoomForest Reinhardt on Climate Change and the Tragedy of the CommonsHow can businesses navigate the complexities of climate change? Host Chris Linnane and Harvard Business School Professor Forest Reinhardt delve into that question in this episode. They discuss the tragedy of the commons, explore the challenges of creating and selling a carbon-neutral beer, and answer listener questions about what responsibilities companies have to transition to sustainable practices.GUESTForest Reinhardt, John D. Black Professor, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Promotions and TenureRESOURCESProfessor Reinhardt's HBS Online courses: Business and Climate Change (https...2024-01-0828 min

The Parlor RoomJoshua Margolis on Elevating Your Leadership StyleHost Chris Linnane welcomes Harvard Business School Professor Joshua Margolis to The Parlor Room for an engaging conversation about organizational leadership. They discuss how to develop yourself as a leader by examining the story of Rakefet Russak-Aminoach, the former CEO of Bank Leumidive. They then dive into how Levi Strauss & Co. CEO Chip Bergh inspired and engaged employees to implement organizational change and drive performance. Joshua also puts Chris in the hot seat to consider what he would have done in Bergh's position.GUESTJoshua Margolis, James Dinan and Elizabeth Miller Professor...2023-12-1828 min

The Parlor RoomNien-hê Hsieh on Ethical AI, Decision-Making, and InvestingHarvard Business School Professor Nien-hê Hsieh joins host Chris Linnane in The Parlor Room to discuss preserving work's human element with the proliferation of artificial intelligence and how Theranos' story imparts vital lessons about ethical decision-making and investing. GUESTNien-hê Hsieh, Kim B. Clark Professor of Business AdministrationRESOURCESProfessor Hsieh's HBS Online course, Leadership, Ethics, and Corporate Accountability (https://hbs.me/377p8ckr)Related HBS Online blog posts:What Are Business Ethics & Why Are They Important? (https://hbs...2023-12-1126 min

AudienceAsking "Dumb" Questions with Christopher LinnaneToday, Stuart and Chris Linnane discuss Chris' podcast The Parlor Room, and what it's like to talk to experts. Chris lives his life surrounding himself with smart people on purpose. For some people, that can lead to imposter syndrome. Chris uses it to motivate him to do better. He also talks about his background in music, what makes The Parlor Room stand out from other podcasts, and the value of video in podcasting. Chris Linnane is the creative director of Harvard Business School Online (HBS Online). In The Parlor Room, Chris sits down with HBS faculty to d...2023-11-3036 min

The Parlor RoomJeff Bussgang on the Rise of AI & Raising Venture CapitalThis week on The Parlor Room, Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Jeff Bussgang, a former entrepreneur turned venture capitalist, joins host Chris Linnane to discuss the rise of generative AI, why experimentation is vital to finding product-market fit, and how to raise venture capital successfully. He also goes over how to come up with good business ideas and critiques some of Chris's in real time.GUESTJeff Bussgang, Senior Lecturer of Business AdministrationRESOURCESProfessor Bussgang's HBS Online course, Launching Tech Ventures (https://hbs.me...2023-11-2727 min

The Parlor RoomJill Avery on Building a Winning Brand PortfolioWhat can you learn about brand portfolio strategy from Marriott's $13.3 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts? Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Jill Avery joins host Chris Linnane in The Parlor Room to answer that question and discuss how Marriott overcame the challenge of managing its robust 30-brand portfolio.GUESTJill Avery, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration, C. Roland Christensen Distinguished Management EducatorRESOURCESCredential of Leadership, Impact, and Management in Business (CLIMB) program, HBS Online's most comprehensive offering featuring Avery's Personal Branding course (https://hbs...2023-11-1329 min

The Parlor RoomMike Wheeler on the Jazz of NegotiationIn this episode of The Parlor Room, Harvard Business School Professor Mike Wheeler speaks with host Chris Linnane about how negotiation's improvisational nature makes it much like jazz. He also shares stories about a former president's photo and the acquisition of a television system to illustrate strategies for succeeding at the bargaining table.GUESTMike Wheeler, MBA Class of 1952 Professor of Management Practice, RetiredRESOURCESProfessor Wheeler's HBS Online course, Negotiation Mastery (https://hbs.me/2p8ummfx)Professor Wheeler's books:2023-10-3022 min

SHARP Old Hat#24 Bertie Linnane on occasions good and bad yet,never indifferentSpending a few hours with Bertie is always great craic. We never seem to run out of topics to chat about and he is not only appreciated by me but also an increasing number of listeners. 2023-10-2351 min

The Parlor RoomMihir Desai on Apple's Powerful Financial ModelIn this debut episode of The Parlor Room, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane sits down with HBS Professor Mihir Desai to discuss how Apple's financial model contributes to its success and illustrates a critical lesson about risk management.GUESTMihir Desai, Mizuho Financial Group Professor of Finance, Harvard Business SchoolRESOURCESProfessor Desai's HBS Online course, Leading with Finance (https://hbs.me/2p93vdeb) Professor Desai's books:The Wisdom of Finance: Discovering Humanity...2023-10-1624 min

SHARP Old Hat#13 Bertie Linnane on his 2nd comingPlease, check out jamesfightsback.ie As always, it's an absolute pleasure to chat with Bertie and learn about those great surroundings we live in here in Kinvara and County Galway. 2023-08-0751 min

SHARP Old Hat#2 Bertie Linnane on KinvaraA chat about Kinvara back then and now. 2023-05-221h 27

Embrace TherapyLiz Gleeson Shapes of GriefWicklow native, Liz Gleeson joins me on the podcast this week. She is a Dramatherapist (Masters qualified) since 2004 and is a full professional member of IACAT. She also has qualifications in MSc Bereavement Studies and MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Liz’s approach is well grounded in theory & practice. In 2019, Liz set-up the podcast ‘Shapes Of Grief’ and has 80 wonderful episodes to date. Here are just some of the topics discussed: Children’s grief, lgbtq+ grief, widowhood, cancer and "Dying Well".Liz is a trailblazer in the field of Grief and Loss Education. She is currently a PhD stude...2022-01-0457 min $The Visionary\'s Journey$ The Visionary's JourneyAndy & Jon Help Toss These Songs from our Manifesting Love PlaylistText us: What Vision do you want to manifest? When you listen to songs long enough you are bound to manifest thoughts and feelings of those songs. And that’s what we want to be careful of.Today we are talking to longtime musical friends, Andy McCarthy and Jonathan Holmes who created a podcast with their friend Chris Linnane, about their quest to find The Worst Song on Earth. We’re putting a little twist on manifesting today. We are talking about songs you should NOT put on your Manifesting Love playlist. You...2021-12-041h 22

Irish Music Stories PodcastKitchen to Concert StageWhat happens when old traditional music and dance move onto modern concert stages? Do Celtic traditions get a big boost? Do they lose anything on the road to the performing arts center? Journey with host Shannon Heaton as she speaks with Jean-Michel Veillon, Matthew Olwell, Steph Geremia, Kevin Crawford, Herschel Freeman, Eileen Ivers, Mick Moloney, Brian O’Donovan, and Rory Makem about how ‘trad’ continues to change, dissolve, evolve, and inspire. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Thomas Madden, Andy Kruspe, Danny Horton, Chris Murphy, Kathleen Biggins, Ted Coyle...2019-03-1252 min

Irish Music Stories PodcastWax Cylinders to the World Wide WebIs there magic in the medium? Do different recorded formats influence how we hear and absorb traditional music? Are we missing out on anything now that it’s much easier to record and FIND recordings online? Jeff Kszaiek, Kieran Jordan, Happy Traum, Steph Geremia, Kirsten Allstaff, Elizabeth Sweeney, Jacob Deck, and Natalya Kay help host Shannon Heaton explore early wax cylinder recordings, VR music sessions and YouTube videos, and the special in-between realm of the cassette tape. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Mark Haynes, Chris...2018-07-1046 min